on the basis of — using something as a foundation or reason for making a decision or forming an opinion
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: using something as a foundation or reason for making a decision or forming an opinion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːn ðə ˈbeɪsɪs ʌv/
Korean meaning: ~을 근거로 하여, ~을 바탕으로 하여
Korean pronunciation: 온 더 **베이**시스 오브
Example Sentences
- The chef was hired on the basis of his ability to make perfect ramyeon.
- Students are evaluated on the basis of their academic performance.
- On the basis of weather forecast, we decided to cancel the picnic.
on the basis of
PREPOSITION//ɑːn ðə ˈbeɪsɪs ʌv//
using something as a foundation or reason for making a decision or forming an opinion

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Origin
라틴어 'basis'(기초, 토대)에서 유래된 단어로, 그리스어 'basis'(발걸음, 기초)에서 나왔습니다. 마치 건물의 기초 위에 집을 짓듯이, 어떤 근거나 토대 위에 결정을 내린다는 의미가 발전했습니다.
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“The chef was hired on the basis of his ability to make perfect ramyeon.”
“Students are evaluated on the basis of their academic performance.”
“On the basis of weather forecast, we decided to cancel the picnic.”
“The company makes decisions on the basis of customer feedback and coffee consumption levels.”
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